]]>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.showbizsosyal.com/news-bits--updates/dazzling-earth-beauties-enchant-in-new-placenta-meet-and-greet-event23 October 2018, Marikina City – ​​Candidates of Miss Earth 2018 were presented today at the Windsor Gardens Pavilion and Resort in Marikina City during a meet-and-greet event organized by Psalmstre Enterprises, Inc. (PEI), maker of the most trusted placenta soap brand New Placenta.

Up close and personal, the Goddesses of the Earth impressed the invited guests with their wit and charm and their dedicated efforts to the objectives of the pageant which is preservation and conservation of Mother Earth.Eighty-nine beauties will vie for the title Miss Earth, one of the world’s most prestigious beauty competition. Philippines is being represented by Celeste Cortesi who will seek the fifth Miss Earth crown for the country.Miss Earth candidates will tour the Philippines as the pageant holds it series of pre-pageant competitions- national costume, face and poise, figure, intelligence, talent, and resort wear. An environmental seminar has also been staged by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the leading government agency protecting the environment.PEI has been a staunch supporter of Miss Earth local and international pageants. Its plant offices has welcomed hundreds of Miss Earth candidates during the previous years where they were given orientation about New Placenta and the advantage of having naturally beautiful and healthy skin.PEI founder and CEO, Jaime V. Acosta, said, “Basically, PEI and Miss Earth pageant share one thing in common, that is, empowerment of women by using their charm, intelligence and beauty to promote a worthy cause. I believe 2018 Miss Earth candidates can be influential in advancing the cause of the pageant on a global platform. I wish them all the best of luck.” Miss Earth 2018 Grand Coronation Night will be held on November 3, 2018, 8pm, at the Mall of Asia Arena.​Photo Credit: Joy Arguil

]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 02:25:38 GMThttp://www.showbizsosyal.com/news-bits--updates/erich-gonzales-chooses-to-keep-quiet-about-love-life​If she would have her way, actress Erich Gonzales would like to keep her love life private.

]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 02:22:02 GMThttp://www.showbizsosyal.com/news-bits--updates/thailand-to-host-2018-miss-universe-beauty-contest​​The 2018 Miss Universe beauty pageant is headed back to Asia as Thailand will host the prestigious beauty contest on December 17, organizers announced during a press conference in Bangkok last July 31.

]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:55:30 GMThttp://www.showbizsosyal.com/news-bits--updates/pepps-clarifies-issue-on-male-pageant-candidates-who-fathered-a-child​The Prime Event Productions Philippines (PEPPS) Foundation Inc., the group that organizes the annual Misters of Filipinas pageant, has maintained that candidates for the local male pageant must be single and were never married.

In a statement released through Richard Montoya, PEPPS director for legal, says: "The PEPPS Board has been very considerate of this sensitive issue and we have told the candidates that the rule that we have adopted since the 2015 edition is that the Candidate must be SINGLE as shown in his Passport and was NEVER Married."

PEPPS, headed by its president Carlo Morris Galang, was reacting to the revelation of reigning Mister Universe Tourism who says that he has a three-year-old son. The group says that it is aware that Perez has a child when he joined the local male search in 2017.

The full statement of PEPPS:

"The PEPPS Board is very much aware of the fact that Mr. Ion Perez has a son at the time that he joined the 2017 edition of Misters of Filipinas;

"The PEPPS Board has been very considerate of this sensitive issue and we have told the candidates that the rule that we have adopted since the 2015 edition is that the Candidate must be SINGLE as shown in his Passport and was NEVER Married;

"We also made it clear with the candidates during the previous editions that it will never be considered a “MISTAKE” in having a kid. Having their own child when they were still younger or at that point in time that they were still in the process of knowing themselves better is not a MISTAKE but a BLESSING from God;

"We also made it clear with them that there are some international male pageants that allow SINGLE Fathers to compete and likewise there are also international male pageants that are very strict with the rule of being SINGLE and not having fathered any child;

"The selection process for Misters of Filipinas will remain the same as the rule on having a child and still maintaining to be SINGLE has been observed since 2015. The PEPPS Board was also aware of the status of the candidates from their background and profile review and personal admission of candidates;

"We encourage the candidates to inform the PEPPS Board of any sensitive personal information that we need to know so that we will be able to handle it properly and address the same in the proper time and venue. Since 2015, even if it is not publicly announced, there were selected number of candidates who admitted to have a child and have remained Single," the statement says.

Dr. Jumel Bornilla, President of Mister Universe Tourism pageant, has said that they learned about the status of Perez after the international competition almost two months ago. He has maintained that they will not dethrone Perez for his revelation.

Aside from Perez, PEPPS has also produced winners in Neil Perez, who won Mr. International 2014; and Karan Singhdole, Man of the Year 2016.

​By TYSON NESSMAN

]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:38:39 GMThttp://www.showbizsosyal.com/news-bits--updates/aiko-melendez-prays-mayor-jay-to-be-the-last-man-in-her-life​​If she would have her way, actress Aiko Melendez would like Subic,Zambales Mayor Jay Khongkun to be the final man in her life after herfailed relationships with two other personalities.

"We're going to try everything, the challenges, we're going to face ittogether to make this work. I am praying that he is my last," saysAiko, during an interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on ABS CBN. "Ithink we're going to that stage where we want to make it to happen."

Aiko, 42, has admitted that Mayor Jay was not his type of guy thatfirst time she met him.

"I and Ate Sheila, sister of Vina Morales, were supposed to date him.But it did not push through. And then I found out that he was the sameguy. And I had a meeting with him, a business meeting. After onenight, he did not let me go," Aiko says.

Aiko adds: "I prayed for him. One thing that I appreciate with MayorJay is he doesn't just love me. He loves the people around me."

The actress also says that her children Andre and Marthena and themayor are getting along well.

"Si Andre, they are text mates. There was a time Andre he went toSubic without me. They are more of a barkada because naguusap silatungkol sa problema na hindi ko masagot minsan so si Jay he's the onedoing that," says Aiko, one of the stars of th Kapamilya teleserye"Bagani."

Andre is the son of Aiko by actor Jomari Yllana (married from2000-2003) while Marthena is her daughter by Martin Jickain(2006-2010).

In March, Aiko revealed that she was in a relationship with Mayor Jay.

​By TYSON NESSMAN

]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:17:21 GMThttp://www.showbizsosyal.com/news-bits--updates/miss-global-philippines-2018-pageant-disqualifies-6-candidates​Organizers of the Miss Global Philippines beauty pageant have presented to the media the 19 official candidates of Miss Global Philippines 2018 beauty pageant during a presentation held at West Avenue Suites in Quezon City.

Pauline Sofia Laping, CEO and national director of Miss Global Philippines, said that the number of original candidates was 25. But six of them have been disqualified for various reasons.

"We are very selective with this year's candidates. We have disqualified those who do not report for rehearsals and always late. Another girl suffered a minor accident. The remaining girls are very determined and they really want to be part of Ms Global Philippines. Kung sino ang matitira siya ang matibay," said Laping.

"These girls really worked hard to come this far. That's the result of their hard work," she added.

Laping also said that the Miss Global Philippines does not see accepting transgender women contestants despite new trends in the pageantry.

"This is a female pageant. That's why we empower women and only women. Transgenders, they had sex change. Kung magpapasok ako ng transgender, that means ma-o-over power ba tayo ng men. (If I will accept transgender women, that means we are overpowered by men)," said Laping.

Laping, whose pageant accepts single women and single mothers, also said that she will not be distracted by pageant critics.

"Ang mga critics laging nandyan. Hindi naman natin maiiwasan kung may masasabi ang mga tao. Basta for us, we will keep on doing what we do -- to empower women and promote Philippine tourism regardless of the criticisms that I have been hearing. I am here and I have my queens. So I don't have to say anything other than that. (Critics will always be there. We cannot avoid them)," she also said.

Now on its 5th year, the grand coronation of the Miss Global Philippines 2018 beauty pageant will be held at the Cove Okada Manila on August 4. The winner will represent the Philippines at the Miss Global international contest later this year. (Tyson Nessman)

"Barangay 143" is co-produced between Synergy88, TV Asahi (Japan) and August Media Holdings (Singapore). It will feature a celebrity cast including Cherie Gil, Alice Dixon and John Arcilla and millennial heartthrobs, Julie Anne San Jose, Kelley Day, Migo Adacer, and Ruru Madrid.

"Barangay 143" is a feel-good coming of age story of a young Korean boy whose search for his father brings him to the Philippines. Lost and desperate for answers, is here in this foreign land that he finds an unlikely family in a team of misfits whose only ambition is to bring glory to their hometown.

The announcement was made by Jyotirmoy Saha, CEO of August Media Holdings; Jackeline Chua, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Synergy88 Entertainment Media Inc. and Takahiro Kishimoto, Head of Animation, International Business Department of TV Asahi.

Chua said: "It's a story about love and family set against the action-packed world of street basketball, where the stakes are always high and life the biggest game you can win."

“Philippines has a vibrant TV and film industry with a rich culture of storytelling. Right from the onset we were determined develop the show right here so that it captures the essence of life in Manila. I am immensely proud of what we have finally created in Barangay 143,” said Jyotirmoy Saha, CEO, August Media Holdings.

Fans can enjoy Barangay 143 not just as a TV series but digitally, in print and as consumer products.

The "Barangay 143" Street League mobile game is already available on the Google Play Store for Android and the iOS App Store. The narrative story within the mobile game leads to the suspense and drama that drives the story for the upcoming TV Series.

Chua said: “Within the series, the comic strip and even the game we have tried to capture the real-life experiences of the Philippines through the art and the sounds."

“With 'Barangay 143' Street League we also created a unique experience that helps players compete with friends in cyberspace but get their wins rewarded in the real world,” she added.

Set against the backdrop of gritty Tondo, the series also features original music from a whole host of celebrity Filipino singers and musicians. The series is painstakingly designed and produced here in Manila with the help crew from across Japan, South Korea, USA, Malaysia and Singapore.

“When we first came across 'Barangay 143' during its development phase, it seemed like a natural choice for us to be a part of. We hope that Japanese creativity will bring light into the Filipino story and characters to life,” said Takahiro Kishimoto, Head of Animation at International Business Department of TV Asahi.By Tyson Nessman

]]>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 02:36:44 GMThttp://www.showbizsosyal.com/news-bits--updates/miss-universe-demi-leigh-and-tim-tebow-are-dating​​Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Africa and baseball player Tim Tebow are dating, according to reports.

"She is really a special girl and I am very lucky and blessed for her coming into my life,” says Tebow, former National Football League athlete-turned-baseball playe, who made the revelation during an interview on ESPN.

Tebow, 30, earlier dated Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo.

In a recent interview with People Magazine, Tebow said that he is ready to settle down but has not found the right girl.

“I’m looking, but I just can’t seem to find anyone. I don’t want to be single; I’m ready to settle down and start a family. I want to have kids. I have so many things I want. No one will be happier than me when I finally find the right person,” Tebow said.

Tebow added that he is looking for a girl with a strong faith and a good heart.

"I’m just looking for someone who has a good heart. They have to be kind, and they have to care about people who can’t do anything for them in return;”

“They have to really love God. My faith is important to me — it’s the most important thing — and I need to be with someone who also shares that faith;”

“It really has to go deeper than what they look like on the outside. Of course it’s important to be attracted to someone, but it really needs to be about who they are on the inside,” says Tebow who was named one of the Sexiest Men Alive by People Magazine.

Nel-Peters earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from North-West University in South Africa.

During the Miss Universe pageant, Nel-Peters said that she hopes to conduct self-defense workshops to women after she was carjacked when she was Miss South Africa. She escaped after she punched one of the suspects in the throat.